Qualcomm and Teleepoch Enter Into a 3G CDMA Subscriber Unit License Agreement, October 6, 2007

MTN chooses Cambridge Broadband Networks for multi-service wireless network in Rwanda, October 6, 2007

Brazilian government to publish 3G bidding rules soon, October 6, 2007

KTF 3G service suffers from technical problems, October 6, 2007

Argentina’s Personal lunches 3G service in Rosario, October 6, 2007

Russia has it's first 3G network, October 6, 2007

AT&T could drop Alcatel-Lucent as 3G mobile network supplier, October 6, 2007

Enea Extends License Agreement with ZTE for 3G Handsets, October 2, 2007

LG to unveil premium handsets in Brazil, October 2, 2007

KTF 3G subscribers doubled in less than 3 months, October 2, 2007

3G policy in India will be non-uniform, October 2, 2007

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Elan launches first 3G+ multi-function bridge chip

August 6, 2004

Elan has just launched the VMB5000, the world's first multi-function bridge chip designed to exceed the data transfer speed requirements of current 3G wireless datacards and beyond with 20MB/S host interface capability.

A single chip solution, it is a true multi-function device aimed at 3G/WLAN Combi cards, and is designed to greatly simplify the card design process. In addition to its high speed performance, the chip offers 16 bit PCMCIA stability and very low power consumption.

Great flexibility for card designers is provided with a choice of client interface including USB or UART. The 2 x 16K bytes FIFOs deliver sustained throughput of up to 10MB/S with UART or 12 MB/S with USB. Additionally, there is a SMART card interface mode and support for popular synchronous local bus protocols.

Packaged in a 9mm x 9mm x 1.1mm 64 pin x 1.0mm VQFN, this device offers a uniquely simple and particularly cost effective solution for wireless data card designers. A full reference kit is available to facilitate the test and design process.